People Partner

Who you are:

Authentically people-driven with a passion for serving others, you build relationships naturally to establish yourself as a trusted partner to internal teams, external partners, and leaders across FEV Tutor. Approachable and nimble, you seek opportunities to connect, taking initiative to anticipate the needs of the team and business. You possess a keen ability, driven by curiosity and collaboration, to use feedback and data to engage and inspire FEV leaders and team members. Creative and attuned to the team’s wellbeing and engagement at work, you help develop a positive, fun, and rewarding employee experience and culture. With unwavering integrity, you exhibit strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills and enjoy making an impact in growth environments. 

About the role: 

FEV Tutor is seeking a People Partner to help build and scale results-driven teams and a world-class people operations function, joining us in our mission to solve the equity gap in educational attainment across the United States.  This position plays a crucial role in aligning people strategies with overall business objectives, focused on supporting product, technology & engineering leaders and teams. The People Partner will also play a key role in the creation and management of total rewards and leave management programs. They will also serve as a resource and partner to the people team, as well as leaders and colleagues across the organization, in the development, implementation and support of a variety of streamlined people processes that deliver a positive employee experience. 

What You’ll do:

• HR Business Partner:  Partner with leaders and managers across FEV to drive business and people strategy, with a focus on product, technology and engineering teams. Work with the people operations team to create and oversee programs and processes that support and empower leaders to deliver results and develop people. 
  • Employee Relations: Resolve people-related inquiries, providing guidance and support on HR policies, procedures, and programs including benefits. Resolve employee requests and escalate complex issues. 
  • Policy and Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations. Assist in developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures. Stay updated on changes in labor laws and employment practices.
  • HR Systems and Reporting: Assist in managing Paylocity (HR Information System) and other HR systems. Generate and analyze HR reports and dashboards, such as headcount, turnover, and recruitment metrics, to support HR decision-making.
  • Performance Management: Support performance management processes, including goal setting, performance appraisals, and performance improvement plans. 
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within people operations. Recommend and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with Finance and IT teams.
• Total Rewards: Work with the people team to develop and support a total rewards strategy. Plays a key role in shaping and managing the total rewards framework to  attract and retain top talent and drive overall satisfaction for our colleagues. 
  • Compensation Management: Help design, implement, and manage competitive and equitable compensation structures as part of FEV’s compensation philosophy. Assist with the development, delivery and administration of incentive compensation plans, bonus programs, and salary banding/leveling. Support the annual compensation merit increase and bonus payout processes. Conduct regular market analysis to ensure the organization's compensation packages remain attractive and aligned with industry standards.
  • Benefits Administration: Collaborate with the people team in the design and implementation of benefits programs. Oversee the administration of employee benefit programs, including health, wellness, and retirement plans. Partner with external vendors to optimize benefits offerings and ensure cost-effectiveness.
  • Professional Development: Assist with the development, implementation, and management of design, implement, and manage professional development programs that align with the company's goals and support individual career growth.
  • Employee Engagement and Culture: Support employee engagement initiatives, such as organizing events, surveys, and recognition programs. Contribute to fostering a positive work culture and supporting employee well-being.
  • Leaves of Absence: Create employee leave programs to ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations. This role involves coordinating with various departments, the people team and colleagues to facilitate smooth leave processes.
• In addition to these responsibilities, collaborate with other people operations team members on various HR projects and initiatives, ensuring effective service delivery throughout the organization. 

What You’ll Need:

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, or a related field is preferred. 
• 3-5 years in an HR generalist or people operations role, 2 years in an HRBP role supporting technology, product and engineering teams and 2 years of total rewards focus required. 
• Equivalent work experience will be considered in place of a degree.
• SHRM or PHR certification is a huge plus! 

Foundational HRBP Experience & Expertise

• Solid understanding of human resources principles, practices, and employment law. 
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and administering total rewards and leave management programs. 
• Experience supporting technology leaders and colleagues. 

HR Systems and Tools

• Proficiency in using Human Capital Management tools (HCM), applicant tracking systems (ATS), and other HR-related software and tools required. 
• Experience with Paylocity and implementation is highly desirable. 

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication, well developed active listening, and EQ skills are essential. 
• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse internal and external partners 

Who we are: FEV Tutor is an innovative edtech company that is passionately dedicated to driving improved educational outcomes in K-12 students across the United States. Founded to make high-quality online instruction available to as many students as possible, we are a SaaS virtual tutoring business that provides 1:1 and small group tutoring to predominantly disadvantaged and at-risk students.

Our critical solution to the sustained learning loss and teacher shortages caused by the pandemic has been met with measurable and clear results, and our solutions are built by and for educators. We involve our students' teachers, administrators, parents, and families in the creation of innovative tutoring programs that serve as a natural extension of the student's core classroom.

Recently acquired by Alpine Investors, a people-driven private equity firm, we are poised for growth and committed to building enduring companies by working with, learning from, and developing exceptional people. As we grow, we are dedicated to strengthening our culture of inclusion, creating diverse teams, and giving everyone an equitable opportunity to succeed.

At FEV Tutor, we believe in supporting our employees in both their professional and personal lives. We offer a range of benefits and perks that make it an awesome place to work, including a remote-first approach, high growth opportunities, competitive health and welfare benefits, generous paid time off and holidays, and a fun culture that prioritizes professional and personal growth while encouraging work/life balance.

If you are passionate about education and driven to close social inequity gaps, we invite you to join our team of like-minded individuals who are working towards a more equitable educational future for our youth.